IPL introduces new rule ahead of 2024 season; bowlers allowed two bouncers per over

With 16 years of cricketing spectacle under the belt, Indian Premier League (IPL) has been a breeding ground for innovations aimed at elevating the spectator experience. To continually enhance the thrill and dynamism of this renowned league, a significant evolution was marked with the introduction of the impactful ‘impact player’ rule in 2023.

The introduction of the impact player rule in 2023 injected a new dimension into the game, allowing players to be designated as impact performers, whose contributions were weighted more heavily in determining the outcome of matches.

Building on the momentum of change, another pivotal modification has been implemented in the IPL guidelines, specifically targeting the frequency of bouncers permitted per over. Recognizing the evolving dynamics of T20 cricket and the need for a balance between bat and ball, the IPL governing council have taken a bold step by revisiting the regulations governing the number of bouncers a bowler could deliver in an over.

Two bouncers allowed in an over

In a strategic move aimed at fostering a more balanced competition between bat and ball, the IPL 2024 is set to implement a rule allowing bowlers to unleash two bouncers per over. This modification in playing regulations underwent a trial phase during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023-24, India’s premier domestic T20 tournament. The decision reflects a conscious effort to enhance the dynamic equilibrium between batters and bowlers, marking a noteworthy evolution in the game’s playing conditions.

IPL 2024 likely to begin from March 22

According to reports, the IPL 2024 season is anticipated to take place from March 22 to the end of May. The definitive schedule will be disclosed subsequent to the finalization of the polling dates for India’s general elections by the Election Commission.

Source: Cricket Times
--Agencies